Materials and Features:

• Artisan Silk Rhodoid Lamination: Crafted from elite-tier cellulose acetate featuring the rare "Silk" finish. This pearlescent, chatoyant glow is achieved by a proprietary process of layering microscopic fibers between plastic wafers during high-pressure lamination—a technical hallmark of the Lea Stein studio.

• Sculptural Incised Rose Architecture: A sophisticated botanical design featuring a high-relief, slightly domed profile. Unlike flat-molded plastic, the deep, heat-incised veining and "swept" petals provide a sculptural depth that captures the light from every angle.

• Anatomical Hardware Selection: Features a straight, high-tension safety pin assembly with a wide C-catch. While Lea Stein’s animal figurals often use a metal "V" plate, her curved botanical designs utilized this streamlined hardware to maintain the brooch's sculptural dome and featherlight 4g balance.

• Lightweight Studio Engineering: Despite the substantial 2.25-inch statement scale, the brooch maintains a weight of only 4g. This professional density ensures the piece sits perfectly on silks, knits, or lapels without sagging or pulling.

• Archival Marking: The reverse features a crisp, heat-stamped "FRANCE" marking in the specific, shallow-depth sans-serif font documented on Stein’s boutique-only accessories.

Age/Origin: 1970's / France

Marks: FRANCE (Documented studio-specific sans-serif stamp consistent with Lea Stein boutique production)

Measurements:

• Weight: 4g

• Dimensions: Approx. 2.25 Inches x 1.5 Inches.

Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition. This is an archival survivor. The purple Rhodoid maintains its vibrant, inner-glow luster with zero "clouding" or separation. All mechanical findings are tight, original, and fully functional.